Multi-purpose tool assembly

A multi-purpose tool assembly, said assembly comprising a U-shaped frame member, a tool having a shank removably supported on said frame member, a plate pivotably coupled to said frame member overlying at least a portion of said shank, a spring arranged between said shank and said plate and a bolt threadably received through one end of said plate for releasably clamping said shank against said frame member, said bolt having a portion engaging said shank while pivoting said plate such that another end of said plate engages said shank thereby clamping said shank to said frame, whereby said tool can be replaced with another tool having a shank by operation of said securing means.

A multi-purpose tool kit, said kit comprising a frame member, a plurality of tools each having a shank, said tools being separately and removably supported on said frame member, a plate coupled to said frame member arranged overlying at least a portion of said shank, a spring arranged between said shank and said plate in engagement therewith, and securing means in operative association with said plate for releasably clamping said shank against said frame member by engagement of at least a portion of said plate with said shank, whereby one of said plurality of tools can be replaced with another one of said plurality of tools by operation of said securing means.